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    New thread idea! guess the subject in macro photos

    If you guys want more fun, more than what you already have here, I thought it would be nice to have a thread for people to post their macro shots of everyday objects and have others to guess what it is.

    Since I have no experience in this kind of photography (no gear either, so I have to zoom in with my 70-200mm lens!), I have no idea how easy it is to constantly come up with subjects and if you guys do it I will be just watching!

    Cheers,

    Alis

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    Re: New thread!

    Quote Originally Posted by Alis View Post
    If you guys want more fun, more than what you already have here, I thought it would be nice to have a thread for people to post their macro shots of everyday objects and have others to guess what it is.

    Since I have no experience in this kind of photography (no gear either, so I have to zoom in with my 70-200mm lens!), I have no idea how easy it is to constantly come up with subjects and if you guys do it I will be just watching!

    Cheers,

    Alis
    Ha! I just finished shooting something like that (as the weather is so bad). Sounds a good idea. Only thing I would say is take a wider shot and post a zoom-in to start with. If people can't guess it then you can zoom out a bit and repost until they get it.

    rob

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    Re: New thread!

    Quote Originally Posted by carregwen View Post
    Ha! I just finished shooting something like that (as the weather is so bad). Sounds a good idea. Only thing I would say is take a wider shot and post a zoom-in to start with. If people can't guess it then you can zoom out a bit and repost until they get it.
    Brilliant idea Rob, thanks.

    Also removes the need for a special macro lens!

    Nice starter idea too Ali, btw

    Just one question; is this supposed to be it, or shall we start in earnest with a better named thread?
    - If this isn't it, I'll move this to site suggestions.
    - If this is it, I'll re-title it.
    Last edited by Dave Humphries; 1st September 2009 at 09:04 PM.

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    Re: New thread!

    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Humphries View Post
    Brilliant idea Rob, thanks.

    Also removes the need for a special macro lens!

    Nice starter idea too Ali, btw

    Just one question; is this supposed to be it, or shall we start in earnest with a better named thread?
    - If this isn't it, I'll move this to site suggestions.
    - If this is it, I'll re-title it.
    Might be better to start a new one without all these posts in here. You could call it.... you could call it... I don't know, make something up. Do you want me to provide first shot as I have something just taken, or does Alis want to provide it?

    What are the rules? One guess at a time per person? Whoever gets it provides the next? Agree that it doesn't have to be shot with a macro - just zoom screen-snap or something. When its identified you have to post the full shot?
    Last edited by carregwen; 1st September 2009 at 09:42 PM.

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    Re: New thread!

    I like the zoom idea. Please go ahead and post the first one if you have something ready Just don't make it too hard to guess

    The only thing I would add is that it has be something technically descent shot not just a puzzle.

    I will have to find something.

    Alis

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    Re: New thread!

    Will do start this off tonight, moved this thread here in preparation

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    Re: New thread!

    Quote Originally Posted by Alis View Post
    I like the zoom idea. Please go ahead and post the first one if you have something ready Just don't make it too hard to guess

    The only thing I would add is that it has be something technically descent shot not just a puzzle.

    I will have to find something.

    Alis
    OK, when Dave sets it up I'll post the first image.

    rob

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    Re: No Idea where I am!

    Quote Originally Posted by dullierobre View Post
    Hello,

    I'm fairly new to this community and just wanted to introduce myself and say "wuzup".

    This looks like a reputable community with active users that I can read - which is a refreshing change!

    I am here to learn @ get involved in the community. How can I best participate?

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    Hi Dullierobre.

    Welcome - great to have you with us

    Best way to participate is just to jump right in - ask questions - and just generally get involved

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    Re: No Idea where I am!

    Did this thread get moved? If so, where?

    I am a new member and wanted to get involved with the thread. I hae a couple of shots to post for it.

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